In this episode of Law and Pop Culture, Christine Matus and Kristine Carranceja-Gurski dive into a shocking and heartbreaking case involving the alleged deaths of Rob and Michelle Reiner at the hands of their own son — and the serious estate planning questions that follow.
The conversation explores how situations involving wrongdoing can directly impact inheritance, including a breakdown of the “Slayer Clause” found in many wills and estate plans. Christine explains how these clauses are designed to prevent someone from benefiting financially from a death they caused, while Kristine walks listeners through how courts typically handle estates when a beneficiary is accused or convicted of causing the decedent’s death.
Beyond the headlines, the hosts discuss what happens when no clear protections are in place, how state laws may step in, and why proactive estate planning can help avoid legal chaos in tragic circumstances.
It’s a sobering but important look at how the law responds when family, tragedy, and inheritance collide — and another reminder that estate planning isn’t just about passing on assets, but protecting your wishes when the unexpected happens.
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